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Circus Carving

Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls
Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls

Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century circus balancing balls. We share what we love, and we love these rare early 20th century hand crafted wood and glass mirror English circus balancing balls. Eac...

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Mirror, Wood

19th Century American Traveling Circus Carousel or Circus Wagon Carvings
19th Century American Traveling Circus Carousel or Circus Wagon Carvings

19th Century American Traveling Circus Carousel or Circus Wagon Carvings

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Pair of American 19th century circus wagon or traveling carousel three-dimensional wood carved faces. From an early American traveling circus. Many layers of paint and patina. Each i...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Standing Female Nude After Archipenko, Cubist Wood Sculpture, 1910s
Standing Female Nude After Archipenko, Cubist Wood Sculpture, 1910s

Standing Female Nude After Archipenko, Cubist Wood Sculpture, 1910s

By Walt Kuhn

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Produced primarily during the 1910s and 1920s, these unique carvings depict birds, masks, clowns, circus performers, dancers, and other folk-inspired figures.

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1910s Cubist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Signed Chaim Gross Bronze Sculpture
Signed Chaim Gross Bronze Sculpture

Signed Chaim Gross Bronze Sculpture

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H 12 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Signed Chaim Gross Bronze Sculpture

By Chaim Gross

Located in New York, NY

Well-known for his direct wood carvings of circus performers, animals and the female form, Chaim Gross worked in a combination of traditional and tribal/folk styles.

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20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Fairground Circus Mask Bust Carving Ottoman Curio
19th Century English Fairground Circus Mask Bust Carving Ottoman Curio

19th Century English Fairground Circus Mask Bust Carving Ottoman Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

An early fairground carving of a eastern moustached ottoman, in untouched original condition. The carving has been overpainted and overpainted, typically the way of a travelling f...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Carnival Art

Materials

Pine

Carved Figure from Circus or Carnival in Europe
Carved Figure from Circus or Carnival in Europe

Carved Figure from Circus or Carnival in Europe

Located in Wiscasset, ME

She would have originally held a banner in her hands.

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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Circus Wagon Folk Art Dancing Figure
Circus Wagon Folk Art Dancing Figure

Circus Wagon Folk Art Dancing Figure

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H 40 in W 12 in D 11 in

Circus Wagon Folk Art Dancing Figure

Located in New York, NY

Fully carved and painted dancing lady made to go on the side of a decorated circus wagon. There used to be countless traveling circuses in this land that would come into towns and ci...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bronze Elephant and Calf Balancing on Circus Ball, circa 1900
Japanese Bronze Elephant and Calf Balancing on Circus Ball, circa 1900

Japanese Bronze Elephant and Calf Balancing on Circus Ball, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

A delightful Japanese bronze of an elephant and calf balancing on a circus ball supported by a root wood Stand, circa 1900.   

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Carved and painted wooden soldier whirligig. Early 20th century American. Soldier has a leather hat with wooden brim. Presented on simple custom museum stand.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Cubist Wood Sculpture of a Nude by Russian American Sculptor Boris Blai, 1930s
Cubist Wood Sculpture of a Nude by Russian American Sculptor Boris Blai, 1930s

Cubist Wood Sculpture of a Nude by Russian American Sculptor Boris Blai, 1930s

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

A carved wooden cubist sculpture of a seated nude woman by Boris Blai (1893-1985). This carving likely dates to the 1920s-1930s (during Blai's time in Philadelphia). Most like...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood Carved Folk Art Girl and Dog Carousel Chariot Original Paint Surface

Located in Santa Monica, CA

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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An Olive Wood Torah Ark Jerusalem C. 1920
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H 9.26 in W 2.96 in D 1.78 in

An Olive Wood Torah Ark Jerusalem C. 1920

Located in New York, NY

This remarkable olive wood Torah ark, crafted in Jerusalem around 1920, is a testament to both masterful craftsmanship and deep cultural heritage. Carved with precision and devotion,...

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Cubist Nude Bronze Sculpture, Patinated, Signed 2/4, 1999, 18x14 in"
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Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

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1920s Italian Art Decò Signed Bronze Sculpture Nude of Woman
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By Gaetano Martinez

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Italian sculpture representing a seated maiden. The artwork rests on a square marble base Signed on the base “Gaetano Martinez Roma” According a written opinion by Prof. Al...

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Antique American Carousel Horse Carnival Ride Attrib Charles Dare
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Located in Forney, TX

A charming antique, circa 1920, American track machine carousel horse amusement ride attributed to legendary carver Charles W. Dare Company (United States), now mounted on a custom r...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Parker Carousel Company Wood Carved Chariot Side
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By John Adams Parker

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Carved wood Parker Carousel chariot side. Fantastic carved dragon with the original jewel eye.

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Early 20th Century American Steampunk Carnival Art

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Early 20th Century Aunt Sally English Fairground Game
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H 6 in W 15.5 in D 6 in

Early 20th Century Aunt Sally English Fairground Game

Located in London, GB

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Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Fairground Carousel Panel
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Located in London, GB

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Located in Surfside, FL

Circa 1890-1920. This Neoclassical, Judaic, Egyptian revival, Orientalist Mizrach sign, was produced in British Mandate Palestine by the chromolithograph process at the beginning of ...

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Rare 19th century fairground Bayol carousel horse
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H 47 in W 29 in D 9 in

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Located in London, GB

Rare 19th century fairground Bayol carousel horse Dimensions: H 47” x W 29” x D 9” Weight: 20kg Date: Late 19th Century Origin: EU Material: Pine and metal Info: This item does no...

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Located in Debenham, Suffolk

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H 37 in W 10 in D 7 in

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

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H 32.68 in W 30.71 in D 7.88 in

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Located in Mexico City, CDMX

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